Published: Friday, January 18, 2013 at 7:52 a.m.

Last Modified: Friday, January 18, 2013 at 7:52 a.m.

He was a native and lifelong resident of Henderson County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ivory and Nettie Gilbert Ballard, and two brothers, Arthur and David Ballard.

He served in the U.S. Army, worked at Dupont and Cranston Print Works before starting his own business, Ballard's Nursery.

Vance loved to fish.

He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Patricia Sentell Ballard; a daughter, Angela Ballard LaBerge, of Sevierville, Tenn.; a sister-in-law, Ruth Ballard, of Hendersonville; two grandsons, Michael and David LaBerge, of Hendersonville, and several nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, at Vance and Patricia's home.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to you favorite charity in Vance's memory.

Jackson Funeral Service and Crematory is assisting the family.

Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or P.O. Box 95, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

A funeral service will be held at 12 (noon) Saturday, at Contemporary First Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. L.C. Ray officiating. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 12 (noon) at the church.

Burial will follow at St. Mark United Methodist Church Cemetery in Taylors, S.C.

Wilson Funeral Directors, Hendersonville, N.C., is in charge of the arrangements.

Floyd Billy Jones

August 11, 1937 – January 16, 2013

FLAT ROCK — Floyd Billy Jones, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many, died on Jan. 16, 2013, at The Elizabeth House. He was born in Rosman, North Carolina, the son of Johnny and Dixie Jones. He is a retired U.S. Army MSgt, and a veteran of the Vietnam War.

He is preceded in death by parents, Johnny and Dixie Jones, and his sisters, Christine Rice and Marilyn Jones.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, at Mills River United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, consider honoring him with a donation to the Alzheimer's Association This living memorial will support research, education, support services, and take us one step closer to a world without Alzheimer's. Please direct your donation to the Alzheimer's Association 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, N.C. 28215 in the name of Floyd Jones.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis Lyda and Frances Norris Lyda and his first wife, Betty Edney Lyda.

He graduated from Edneyville High School in 1964, Furman University in 1989, and Southern Wesleyan University in 1991. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, retired from General Electric in 1994, owned and operated Source 1 Filtration and was a member of Bethel Wesleyan Church.

He recently enjoyed teaching Karate and had earned his Black Belt.

He is survived by his loving wife of 14 months, Joan McMinn; a daughter, Angela Craft and husband James, of Hendersonville; a son, Barry Lyda and wife Melissa, of Williamston, S.C.; a step-son, Steven McMinn, of Flat Rock; five grandchildren, Brandon Baker, Ben Ward, Austin, MaryEdith and Luke Lyda; three step-grandchildren, Luke, Will and Molly McMinn, several nieces and nephews; his poodle, Teddy and his guinea, Sprint.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, at Bethel Wesleyan Church with the Rev. Tim Clark, the Rev. Bob Allred and the Rev. Carroll Moffitt officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Military Rites provided by the Henderson County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the church and at other times will be at the home.

In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to the Bethel Wesleyan Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 268, Dana, N.C. 28724 or to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.

Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or P.O. Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

Joe J. Major, 83

ASHEVILLE — Joe James Major, 83, of Asheville, died on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals.

Mr. Major was a son of the late Ira Earl and Isabel Lunsford Major. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary J. Bass Major, who died in 1994, and by a sister, Mary Pepita Major Robertson.

Mr. Major had attended the Unitarian Universalist Church and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Mr. Major is survived by his sister, Teresa Major White; his daughters, Cecelia Pace and husband Dewey, and Gloria Hembree and husband, Ivan; grandchildren, Mitchel Pace, Shelbi Pace and Avery Pace, and Roxanna Hembree, Nicholas Hembree and fiancée, Christion Belger, and Ivan Hembree, II; great-grandchildren, Ivory and Chloe; a number of special nieces and nephews, and his dear friend, Ellen Wells.

A memorial service for Mr. Major will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Groce Funeral Home Chapel on Patton Ave. His family will receive friends following the service.

A native of Pennsylvania, he had lived in St. Petersburg, Fla., before moving to Hendersonville in 2000. He had owned and operated restaurants in St. Petersburg and Hernando, Fla., and had cooked for a number of local restaurants in Henderson County. He was retired from the U.S. Army and was a member of the VFW in Florida.

He was preceded in death by two brothers; a sister, and by a step-daughter, Denise Royal.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, at Glady Branch Baptist Church with the Rev. Lee Ray Greene, the Rev. Alan Thompson and the Rev. Fred Gregs officiating. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. Saturday prior to the service. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Gardens of Memory.

To leave a condolence for the Hunnicutt family, please visit "obituaries" at www.moore-fh.com.

<p>Vance H. Ballard, 71 </p><p>HENDERSONVILLE — Vance Harvey Ballard, 71, of Hendersonville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, at the Elizabeth House.</p><p>He was a native and lifelong resident of Henderson County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ivory and Nettie Gilbert Ballard, and two brothers, Arthur and David Ballard.</p><p>He served in the U.S. Army, worked at Dupont and Cranston Print Works before starting his own business, Ballard's Nursery.</p><p>Vance loved to fish.</p><p>He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Patricia Sentell Ballard; a daughter, Angela Ballard LaBerge, of Sevierville, Tenn.; a sister-in-law, Ruth Ballard, of Hendersonville; two grandsons, Michael and David LaBerge, of Hendersonville, and several nieces and nephews.</p><p>A visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, at Vance and Patricia's home.</p><p>In lieu of flowers, please donate to you favorite charity in Vance's memory.</p><p>Jackson Funeral Service and Crematory is assisting the family.</p><p>Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or P.O. Box 95, Hendersonville, NC 28793.</p><p>Gertrude C. Carter, 89</p><p>HENDERSONVILLE — Gertrude Cunningham Carter, 89, of 806 S. Whitted St., Hendersonville, N.C., departed this life on Jan. 15, 2013.</p><p>She was the daughter of the late Ulysses Cunningham and Merzia King.</p><p>She is survived by three daughters, Cora J.-Daniels Nixon, Margaret Carter, of Flushing, N.Y., and Carolyn Turner, of Brooklyn, N.Y.; special friend, Roland Dodd, of Hendersonville; a stepson, Gary Turner, of Brooklyn, N.Y.; a nephew, Anthony Cunningham; a sister-in-law, Marion Cunningham, of Washington, DC; five nieces, Patricia Manuel, Gail Tordon (Fred), Luretta Briggs, Madeline (Roy) Royes, and Mary Cunningham; 17 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.</p><p>A funeral service will be held at 12 (noon) Saturday, at Contemporary First Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. L.C. Ray officiating. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 12 (noon) at the church.</p><p>Burial will follow at St. Mark United Methodist Church Cemetery in Taylors, S.C.</p><p>Wilson Funeral Directors, Hendersonville, N.C., is in charge of the arrangements. </p><p>Floyd Billy Jones</p><p>August 11, 1937 – January 16, 2013</p><p>FLAT ROCK — Floyd Billy Jones, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many, died on Jan. 16, 2013, at The Elizabeth House. He was born in Rosman, North Carolina, the son of Johnny and Dixie Jones. He is a retired U.S. Army MSgt, and a veteran of the Vietnam War. </p><p>He is survived by his wife, Mary; son, David Jones; daughter, Marilyn Lauffer and husband Tim; daughter, Debra Davis and husband Shane; daughter, Nancy Lauffer and husband Jeff; grandchildren, Erica Lauffer, Kaley Jones, Telecia Hopkins, Morgan Monts, Megan Monts, Chelsea Jones, Abbey Lauffer, Garrett Lauffer, Kaylynn Jones; his brother-in-law, Tracy Rice; his sister, Hazel Tucker and husband Bob; his brother, Ray Jones and wife Marilyn; his sister, Sheila Tinsley and husband Mike, and devoted nieces and nephews.</p><p>He is preceded in death by parents, Johnny and Dixie Jones, and his sisters, Christine Rice and Marilyn Jones.</p><p>A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, at Mills River United Methodist Church. </p><p>In lieu of flowers, consider honoring him with a donation to the Alzheimer's Association This living memorial will support research, education, support services, and take us one step closer to a world without Alzheimer's. Please direct your donation to the Alzheimer's Association 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, N.C. 28215 in the name of Floyd Jones.</p><p>On line condolences may be left at www.moodyconnollyfuneralhome.com.</p><p>Moody-Connolly Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family.</p><p>Lewis E. Lyda, 67</p><p>FLAT ROCK — Lewis E. Lyda, 67, of Flat Rock, N.C., passed away Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, at his home.</p><p>He was a native and lifelong resident of Henderson County. </p><p>He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis Lyda and Frances Norris Lyda and his first wife, Betty Edney Lyda.</p><p>He graduated from Edneyville High School in 1964, Furman University in 1989, and Southern Wesleyan University in 1991. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, retired from General Electric in 1994, owned and operated Source 1 Filtration and was a member of Bethel Wesleyan Church.</p><p>He recently enjoyed teaching Karate and had earned his Black Belt.</p><p>He is survived by his loving wife of 14 months, Joan McMinn; a daughter, Angela Craft and husband James, of Hendersonville; a son, Barry Lyda and wife Melissa, of Williamston, S.C.; a step-son, Steven McMinn, of Flat Rock; five grandchildren, Brandon Baker, Ben Ward, Austin, MaryEdith and Luke Lyda; three step-grandchildren, Luke, Will and Molly McMinn, several nieces and nephews; his poodle, Teddy and his guinea, Sprint.</p><p>A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, at Bethel Wesleyan Church with the Rev. Tim Clark, the Rev. Bob Allred and the Rev. Carroll Moffitt officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Military Rites provided by the Henderson County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the church and at other times will be at the home.</p><p>In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to the Bethel Wesleyan Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 268, Dana, N.C. 28724 or to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.</p><p>Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or P.O. Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.</p><p>Joe J. Major, 83</p><p>ASHEVILLE — Joe James Major, 83, of Asheville, died on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals.</p><p>Mr. Major was a son of the late Ira Earl and Isabel Lunsford Major. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary J. Bass Major, who died in 1994, and by a sister, Mary Pepita Major Robertson. </p><p>Mr. Major had attended the Unitarian Universalist Church and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.</p><p>Mr. Major is survived by his sister, Teresa Major White; his daughters, Cecelia Pace and husband Dewey, and Gloria Hembree and husband, Ivan; grandchildren, Mitchel Pace, Shelbi Pace and Avery Pace, and Roxanna Hembree, Nicholas Hembree and fiancée, Christion Belger, and Ivan Hembree, II; great-grandchildren, Ivory and Chloe; a number of special nieces and nephews, and his dear friend, Ellen Wells.</p><p>A memorial service for Mr. Major will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Groce Funeral Home Chapel on Patton Ave. His family will receive friends following the service.</p><p>The online register may be signed at www.grocefuneralhome.com. </p><p>Donald Moock, 82</p><p>HENDERSONVILLE — Donald Moock, 82, of Hendersonville, died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, at Pardee Hospital. </p><p>A native of Pennsylvania, he had lived in St. Petersburg, Fla., before moving to Hendersonville in 2000. He had owned and operated restaurants in St. Petersburg and Hernando, Fla., and had cooked for a number of local restaurants in Henderson County. He was retired from the U.S. Army and was a member of the VFW in Florida.</p><p>He was preceded in death by two brothers; a sister, and by a step-daughter, Denise Royal.</p><p>Mr. Moock is survived by his wife of 32 years, Janet Moock; five children, Donald Moock, Jr., Deb Moock, James Moock, Denise Stenwall and Robert Moock; two step-children, Cindy Marvicsin and Terry Royal, Jr.; four grandchildren, Daphne Crocker, Jennifer Vaughan, Meagan Vaughan and Alyssa Marvicsin; nine great-grandchildren, and his beloved dog, Buddy Boy.</p><p>A memorial service will be held at a later date. </p><p>Memorial contributions may be made to the Caring Connection, c/o Kim Hinkleman, Pardee Hospital Foundation, 800 N. Justice St., Hendersonville, N.C. 28791. </p><p>To send a sympathy card or to sign the online guestbook, visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com. </p><p>Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.</p><p>Deaths/services</p><p>Frances M. Hunnicutt, 87</p><p>BREVARD — Frances (Pat) McCall Hunnicutt, 87, of Brevard, N.C., died Jan. 16, 2013.</p><p>Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, at Glady Branch Baptist Church with the Rev. Lee Ray Greene, the Rev. Alan Thompson and the Rev. Fred Gregs officiating. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. Saturday prior to the service. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Gardens of Memory. </p><p>To leave a condolence for the Hunnicutt family, please visit "obituaries" at www.moore-fh.com.</p><p>Elizabeth A. Koppel</p><p>HENDERSONVILLE — Elizabeth Adams Koppel, of Hendersonville, died Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, at Beystone Health and Rehabilitation.</p><p>A Memorial Service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, at the Fletcher Park Inn.</p><p>Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.</p><p>Nola M. Owen, 80</p><p>Nola Mae Owen, 80, died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013.</p><p>Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013 at Moody-Connolly Funeral home Chapel. Interment will follow at Mack McCall Cemetery.</p><p>On line condolences may be left at www.moodyconnollyfuneralhome.com.</p><p>Moody-Connolly Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.</p><p>Kimberly D. Manning, 54</p><p>FLETCHER — Kimberly Denise Thompson, 54, of Fletcher, passed away Friday, Jan. 4, 2013.</p><p>A memorial service will be held Jan. 27, at Grace Community Church.</p><p>Jackson Funeral Service and Crematory is assisting the family.</p>